Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1380143 By Scott Bussen. By Scott Bussen. Arranged by Jon Burr. Comedy,Multicultural,Pop,Traditional,World. 17 pages. Scott Bussen #964855. Published by Scott Bussen (A0.1380143). “Ode to a Cow” is a poem written over 100 years ago. While the original author of the poem will probably remain unknown, or questioned, the anonymity of the work sets it apart. Dozens of poets from the time could have penned its lines. As a composer and songwriter for many years, I see these old anonymous poems as a means to time-travel and collaborate with the poets of yore and provide my own musical interpretations of their works. This poem literally turned itself into a song on its own in just a few minutes - chords, melody, etc. This was 20 years ago and with each performance the song takes on new meaning. In a choral setting, the lines becomes even more nuanced. Each choir will interpret the piece differently. The punchline, or hook, is delivered five times and the complex simplicity within the text gently urges the whims of the choir for interpretation. This energy is certainly capable of extending far beyond the audience’ ears and facilitates the stirring of one’s imagination. Complex questions, simple advice - presented by the voices of a choir.
